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Sorry , no I have not had any heartburn at all. My Dr. prescribed pepcid and they started right away giving it to me in the Hospital. I also have to take it twice a day. I would ask your Dr. about it if it keeps up. Take care this to shall pass.

OMG! Kelly this site is tooo funny. And full of great advice!

Hi Dee, I too have lost 14lbs since my 8/16 surgery. I am just starting to feel hungry this week. I started walking and although it is hot here, I do try to do at least 30 mins every day. Hopefully this will build strength and burn calories. Keep up the great work!

HeyKelly, I am also self pay and concerned about the fills. Right now not hungry yet but I know as I heal I will start to get hungry. My surgeon is free for 90 days but then it is 60.00 per fill after that. So I would shop around if you can. Take care Surgery date 8/16

Hi Diane, I have had my band exactly one week today. I am starting to feel much better less gas and am trying to eat more. Mostly liquid diet but am not very hungry which is good. I was weak for a while lack of protein shakes and fluids I guess. But it is getting easier. Stitches still a littles sore but not too bad. I see my Dr. this Thurs will let y'all know what he says. Take care and good luck to all Aug Rushers banded or waiting. It is soo gonna be worth it.

Congrats! You will be great and up and going real quick.

Hi Shelly, I too was banded on 8/16. I am sore but am starting to feel better with less gas pain. It is tough to get in all of the fluids and the protein shakes are getting old. I try just putting them in an insulated cup and sipping on them all day. As for flavors I like the Atkins diet ones the best. A little higher in calories but right now I am concentrating on just getting them down. lol Good luck and keep up the good work!

Best of luck to you , you will do wonderful!

Congrats to all of you!

Hi everyone, I did it! I am banded and it went fine. A little uncomfortable and gas pain not too bad. Nothing pain meds won't help lol.So glad to be home and in my own bed lastnight. Thanks so much for all the support and good wishes. I am so glad everyone had a good surgery on 8/16 our lucky day! Good luck to all of the other's waiting you can do it. Talk more later.

Hi Dee, I guess this liquid diet is good in someways to prepare me for what lies ahead. I have surgery at 12:30 tomorrow and am getting more and more nervous today. I have to be at the hospital at 10:30 and hope it goes quickly after that. I will get back to you and let you know. Good luck tomorrow I know we will both be fine and happy to be banded. Take care.

Hi Dee, You are soooo lucky not to be on this pre-opp diet. I have been miserable and tearful all day. Seems like all I see is food, and have a headache I cannot get rid of. Only good thing is I haven't cheated at all!!. Oh well it will be worth it I can't wait for Monday to hurry up and get here. I know we will both do great.

Hello and welcome, My surgery date is mon 8/16 and I have been teary and aprehensive all day. I think it is a combination of nerves and pre-opp liquid diet, but quite normal from what I read here. You will do wonderful, and be so much healthier and happier after the surgery. Good Luck to you and all my fellow August Rushers wherever you are in your journey!

I have to stay overnight also, thought I wouldn't, and I am scared to death of that place! I know it will be worth it monday will be here before we know it girls!

Hi Becky, Welcome, I will also be banded on 8/16 and am getting more nervous as the day get closer. Are you on your liquid pre-opp diet? This site is great for support, you will do wonderful! Also congrats to all who have been banded so far this month!

Good Luck! You will do great!

I too feel the 16th will be here before we know it. Started pr-opp diet and am so hungry. UT videos are great inspiration for me also, and informative. Good luck to all!

Good luck to all who have there surgeries. It is a comfort to know all of you are doing well. Take care of yourself!

congrats, you inspire me!

Good Luck Kelly! You will do great!

hello Msdv, I too am being banded on 8/16 nervous and excited. I am not sure how I am going to stick to my clear liquid pre-opp diet. This site is great for support.

Wow, you are so much more organized than me, my surgery is 8/16 guess I should get busy and stock up. I wish you all the best, keep us posted!

Hi everyone, I too am scheduled for surgery on 8/16. My Dr does require 1 week liquid diet. I am so glad to have found this site and really am looking forward to sharing this journey and reading the feedback and support for one another. You all are awsome and will do great!

I also enjoy this site, and getting nervous for 8/16 surgery date. Esp when I read about the gas pain.

Hi , I am getting banded on 8/16 also. Maybe we can support each other.